Consumer Products and Cosmetics Reports received by the Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate: Quarterly data October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019

The Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate regularly receives reports on human health or safety concerns related to consumer products and cosmetics.  Consumer products are regulated under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, while cosmetics are covered under the Food and Drugs Act.

618: Number of reports received by the Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate

Industry is required to submit reports to the Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate when they become aware of an incident related to their consumer product. Consumers report concerns about consumer products and cosmetics on a voluntary basis.

Percentage of industry reports and consumer reports: 59% and 41%, respectively

Percentage of reports received by product category

Appliances: 23%; Housewares: 17%; Home and Automobile Maintenance: 16%; Children’s Products: 13%; Electronics: 10%; Grooming Products and Accessories: 9%; Clothing, Textiles, and Accessories: 6%; Outdoor Living: 3%; and Sports, Recreation, and Hobby: 3%.

Note: Total does not always add up to 100 due to rounding.

Top 5 product types based on number of reports received

Power Saws: 48; Cosmetics: 45; Electric Ranges or Ovens: 41; Vaping Devices: 22; Telephones or Accessories: 19; Toys: 19.

Not every report the Consumer and Hazardous Products Safety Directorate receives involves an injury.  Over the time period, injuries, including deaths, were reported in 32% of reports received.

200: Number of reports including an injury

Top 3 Injury Types

Irritations: 56; Cuts: 41; Burns: 33.